Everything You Need to Know about the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 format

[@Namdc.]

Shortening the off-season is actually W

[@devkrat]

Yep, it prolly made a lot of pros happy

[@PupsiStreams]

shouldve been like this to begin with, half a year off-season for everyone but the 3 champs teams is insane

[@skehewmq]

What is "W"?

[@AhamedKabeer-wn1jb]

@@skehewmq Win

[@SmashedBeans68]

a win situation ​@@skehewmq

[@joinmeng]

So I'm guessing we're gonna rotate the Champions location among the 4 regions. 2024 - Seoul (APAC) 2025 - Paris (EMEA) 2026 - China 2027 - Americas 2028 - back to APAC again, and so on I like this idea Riot, big W.

[@stewpid6180]

It's also like that for LoL Worlds 👍🏻

[@fukmyself8178]

they literally did the same thing to league of legends but worse because they only host events in major countries

[@shreeanshmahapatra2313]

They do the same thing for league worlds

[@hchau7839]

2028 could be in the UAE

[@Agar420]

U should counting from 2023 dude. So we go back to america in 2027

[@jackalcrackle]

All extremely positive changes, Riot cooked with this one

[@orangepeel7530]

Wait these ideas are actually good. Someone’s been cooking over at Riot.

[@chroma79]

If KC qualifies to Paris then it's gonna be a good one I think

[@orangepeel7530]

@@chroma79yeah, the hype would be crazy fr

[@rasmus3008]

@@chroma79 Don't forget Vitality or Gentle Mates

[@nono-yd8ij]

yeah someone actually listened, now they just need to upgrade computers for international events lol

[@orangepeel7530]

@@nono-yd8ijyeah true, that shits so frustrating. Like you’d imagine that players that good would actually be impacted by that though, even if it is a tiny difference between reactions in ms.

[@drumf]

2028 Champions Antarctica ❄️

[@srsav3kkknosk1llsen]

ahahhaahaha

[@sirnale7805]

2029 champions the moon

[@haku7335]

​@@sirnale7805 bro imagine someday mfs fly to the moon and play valorsnt there

[@Matoos.]

@@sirnale7805 2030 champions saturn 🔥

[@Player-fg4ub]

@@haku7335 no

[@Bluetorch_]

holy shit they actually listened to feedback on the format, LETS GO

[@ConsolePlayr]

They always did, VCT just preps everything around 2 years in advance, so all this has been in the works since 2023 really

[@Bluetorch_]

@@ConsolePlayr I mean... the agent balancing is pretty bad tbh

[@prashantgoswami5852]

Yeah man its not fun they nerfed like that ​@@Bluetorch_

[@kababy0]

@@Bluetorch_ not really

[@pugger7578]

hi, sorry I'm new to this game and don't play it but I just enjoy watching it, why is this a big improvement on the format?

[@hexdragon35]

MASTERS TORONTO IN JUNE LETS GOOOOOOO WHERE MY TORONTO HOMIES AT!

[@jark7812]

we up bro. might be able to actually attend a match

[@AhmedUqaili]

Frrr is gonna be lit aff

[@jamieyv8]

RAAAHH!!!🍁🍁

[@Youjvwhw]

i live in alberta but if it line sup i might be able to go

[@a9ggy]

live in alberta but im gon save up for the finals HAHAHA

[@cloudyskyz2237]

Nah records no longer carrying over from Stage 1 is a banger move. Frankly this entire video is filled with banger moves. W

[@K_RRK]

There are so many bangers because of the many Ls in this year's VCT

[@claxcz]

finally, but i think the placements in stage 1 will still matter for points. correct me if im wrong.

[@xdShazak]

except new classic skins, why not a diff gun :/

[@rance6980]

@@xdShazakcus the classic is pretty cheap

[@jusjaylague08]

Well, this year's format is confusing for newer fans (like Stage 2 Ranking is like overall instead to Alpha/Omega + Overall combined)

[@kunal4697]

This champions is not even done n we already got the whole map of next years events. Noice riot.

[@nabieladrian]

4:08 not the Boom Rope incident bro 😭

[@mauroparagas9545]

LOLLL

[@affeto7849]

HAHhHAHAH 😂😂

[@hamsandberg]

legendary moment🙃

[@SOUTHJ1]

OMG CHAMPIONS IN PARIS FINALLY I WOULD BE THERE THANKS

[@abdess7983]

la même chui trop heureux mdrr

[@h_assYt1788]

Si Vita, karmine corp ou m8 se qualifient, j'imagine pas les dingeries qu'il va avoir au stade

[@BePolite_1]

Bangkok supremacy!!! Let's goooo

[@inferno_gamerz3609]

LETS GO CANADA!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@DogBlessGeesus]

Thank you for listening to the community and continuing to evolve, great work team.

[@jasonzhang1061]

This is actually amazing, so happy Riot is listening to the community and the players

[@zachdied]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to getting to Paris!

[@twitch7657]

suggestion, there should be another ascension s-tier tournament like winner of each ascension region (4 teams from each region) will compete together in single short series(like semis and final) and winner of that series will face VCT champions of that same year, just like UEFA super cup which played between UCL and UEL winner.

[@yuze3047]

Lol it's gonna be coughing baby versus hydrogen bomb. You're essentially asking T2 players to versus the best team in the world. Other than g2 (I mean the guard was alr top seeds last time) literally all the t2 teams were so shit. Best other t2 team was drg lmao

[@twitch7657]

@@yuze3047 Lmao, a lot of T2 teams are better than T1, and this isn't just any T2 team, They will be the winner of the ascension, who will anyway play the T1 team in the league phase following promotion, so it will be fair to both teams. They can manage to crush T1.

[@spacekitten8607]

@@twitch7657 What, literally other than G2, what EMEA and NA Ascension teams are gonna keep up with winners of VCT Champs? GentleM8s, Apeks, Bleed? No chance... They cant even keep up in regular season

[@theboss-by5gd]

@@twitch7657 you realise that T2 teams dont even have the resources to compete with T1 teams over an year long season rt? Ur Idea of a Super Cup can be best implemented by just putting together the winners of the masters and champions tournaments together in a group and kicking off the new season with this tournament.Otherwise the idea isnt very practical

[@alfonsbarcelon]

Let's go!! Academic teams is now on!!!! GL

[@funnyyezzys2146]

still waiting on champs or masters in Australia

[@jackalcrackle]

@@muhammadhisyamimaduddin2219 you just need to see how goated the IEM CS2 event was in Sydney

[@gpfhantom1890]

​@@muhammadhisyamimaduddin2219 Imagine Champs in Sydney Opera House 😂😂

[@escardosi]

where do you think they would host it?

[@thefootballnerds-soon-8263]

I might just fly from New Zealand to see that.

[@dexq1k]

Masters for sure not a champs I feel like major country’s would be better for hype imo

[@marengwinnie2380]

Excited to watch in Bangkok ❤️❤️❤️

[@flxff1394]

Great. Just Great. I am happy to see next years events in action

[@xanman2003]

MASTERS TORONTO!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@rambujam]

Overall great changes, would love masters/champs London one day

[@DaFrenchBaguette]

Really hope next year’s vandal is amazing!

[@musculusiv4172]

Was really hoping they would scrap the kickoff event and do a "normal" Masters after each split and then an LCQ for Champs

[@XCVIIXCVII]

Now all I care about is them using SWISS format instead of double elimination. Hopefully we see this somewhere. It’s more interesting to never see the same 2 teams fighting twice

[@djdb1214]

Planning to travel from US to Toronto for Masters. Thanks for bringing one of the tournaments to Americas ❤

[@SimonTonekham]

Ultra Stoked that a Valorant LAN is coming to Toronto, Canada! Talk about the true meaning of #boostthenorth for the #Valorant community in Canada!

[@123rtXd]

reel it in bro

[@phimholmes6013]

#boostthenorth daddy

[@TheFetus132]

Big W. TenZ Home event in Toronto!!!!!!

[@FriedFanta245]

Just heard the news, me and the boys are already planning to go to Paris in October. Can’t miss out if it’s close enough! For PRX

[@PLRoox]

Next season will be really interesting but i hope they will upgrade pc in internationals

[@paulandersbullecer3152]

Yooooo more competitions? They are cooking something amazing here

[@paytoncrawford3077]

cant wait to see vct live in toronto next year! im so excited

[@w2fgo1o32]

I live in Toronto. Very excited for the next year's master

[@krisfortnite]

YES!!!! Champipns in Paris. I might go there, since its in Europe.

[@xouille5289]

Lets go thank you for champions Paris ❤❤❤ also w format you coooked this year

[@unrulyarlind]

Masters Toronto I’m so hyped 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Pr1soner]

BRING BACK THE 2021 VANDEL FOR 5TH ANNIVERSARY I NEED IT

[@musculusiv4172]

Many good changes but I hope SO MUCH that you implement the playoff seeding which TMV suggests. Otherwise there will be ao many irrelevant games later in the split

[@Reddison]

Love everything but having Phase 1 act as a sort of “practice” before Phase 2 sucks. But they’re expanding and making as much room possible for more teams to compete and I love to see it. ps. WATCH GAME CHANGERS! IT’S THE BEST FEMALE ESPORTS EVENT CURRENTLY!

[@jsptgf]

love u Valorant !

[@p011ar5]

Masters London when?

[@BrowningAstilo]

Based on what seems like the 4 region rotation, not until at least 2029, assuming Valorant esports live that long (it almost definitely will).

[@pokrez.1853]

​​@@BrowningAstilo cs esports has lived for like 20 years and keeps getting stronger so im guessing it will be the same for val unless they mess up

[@harshsolanki4207]

Irl knife fights

[@shaf2806]

​@@BrowningAstiloprobably sooner. Masters locations tend to be more random than champs

[@raiden1425]

im sure we can just cross the channel for champs at paris

[@justanotherguy55]

Thinking we'll have an event in Vegas in the coming years for sure

[@ejfiewfeuihefwiuwe]

THANK YOU! Masters should ALWAYS be worth more points then a stage win like masters should be worth 5 points while a stage win should be 3

[@HaNguyen-lr3yi]

Hope the plans you have proposed will go smoothly👍

[@mrbp3351]

Wow solid changes. Next season gon be litty!

[@DualityofLife]

The only thing that isnt clear to me is “refreshing” the classic skins. Is it that hard to just give us a Ghost if youre not willing to do a rifle? Classic skins only really sucks for anyone who bought one this year as obviously they cant equip both.

[@bibingkaaaaa]

Honestly all these changes are good, good job Riot! But what about a Masters event in Vancouver in the future? (pleaseeee)

[@Lefrogjames1]

Actually awesome changes can’t wait to watch in Bangkok

[@ImABadTeammate]

Replay system reveal for 5th anniversary. Let's go!

[@Kiwi-or8ov]

W changes and calendar 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JZSFNS]

Im waiting for the esport hub to have also gc teams

[@wannabeclever-6265]

1:13 dos9 king

[@epicx2153]

tbf these changes are acc good, i think maybe increasing the teams that can qualify to the events

[@jais4526]

Hoping to see VCT Dubai! 🤩

[@JetLagRecords]

VALORANT Champions Tour, nice content keep it up bro

[@jrarrow8843]

Toronto mentioned🗣🗣, I CAN FINALLY WATCH A PRO MATCH LIVE WWWW

[@jangtheconqueror]

It's kinda cool, seems like they're making it all bigger which gives the teams more chances, audiences more to watch, and the events more money lol

[@trishcerine6247]

Master Bangkok!! cant believe it🥺

[@Mephora]

Paris... Might actually have to go there in person this time

[@yolils]

i have to say riot is so good at always expanding their esports its so cool

[@zxcent]

MASTERS TORONTO LETS GO

[@birdsarentrealbro]

Massive W for Riot, beautiful changes

[@343JustMe]

Bros come to sea when I leave sea☠️

[@egoisGoat]

I know its fairly recent, but is there going to be a console pro scene, premier, or challengers in any kinda way? So that the console community can also be involved in a more professional way

[@Blade_Venom]

This looks promising. However again only 2 teams for the first masters event is a bit weird but its fine atleast the kickoff format is much better

[@user-gg3io4vn6m]

It would be interesting if they add a VCT//Lock in 2.0

[@OriginalSniperLol]

5th year anniversary damn

[@voyagersentfromearth]

Champs paris is gonna be sick

[@skillfulflyer1522]

MASTERS TORONTO is a big W!!!

[@yukkiriko]

nice format RIOT finally a W format, we(especially tired and washed pro player)'ve been waiting for

[@oldmatttv]

Gotta try and make it to the Bangkok Masters!!

[@0HurriKaNeZ8]

When will VCT come to the East Coast of the US. Masters in Miami, Atlanta, or Boston would be cool

[@Jayped.]

Bring it to Manila, Philippines!

[@ni7aa425]

cool now add replay system

[@sweazouu9077]

CHAMPIONS PARIS LETS FUCKING GOOOOO

[@tedted2872]

still holding out for skins made for the Champions winners like in LOL but team specific knives will suffice

[@kmugilanxii-d2476]

I'm coming for vct soon to dominate

[@computarzan]

BIG W

[@Bbox0456]

Let go !!!!!!!!

[@dizzle2k26]

boutta go crazy i can’t lie

[@fabio7531]

Now just have more games a day at masters/champs and it is close to perfection

[@nikuhlo]

FINALLY A TORONTO EVENT

[@venomes7876]

Master Bangkok let's goooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@iiindexxx]

Is it clear what the exact dates for the events are or is that coming out later?

[@chiriin8556]

Damn i was hoping it would be in Singapore/Indonesia when SEA is mentioned 😭

[@x2Skyxz.]

Lets go 🎉❤

[@troyjoshuadelrosario6868]

LEZZZGOOO TORONTO

[@LegastheNick]

Kick off double Elim is huge

[@Trailnixx]

Why are there no lock-in style tournaments anymore? Just genuinely curious because it sounds like a good thing for international viewers to watch teams of all skill levels and regions go head to head.

[@leosimvuiseng2926]

That lock in is only for opening franchise era

[@saskavsYOU]

cant fckn wait

[@Evan-Jame]

This is a huge W from riot lettss gooo

[@cocolennon_]

Champions Paris are gonna be amazing.

[@SoraBora354]

LETS GO LEVIATAN

[@covenant5542]

Paris vous remercie de penser un peu à lui ❤ ! Thx for bringing champs to Paris 😊 !

[@郑家诚-z1d]

A preview of the Valorant Champions Chongqing 2026: The slogan of the competition is "Master, Prentice, Together, Clutch!". The MV of the theme song is the story of a player who sended "Recruiting Prentices" and really recruited a prentice, and finally the prentice entered the Valorant Champions under his careful education. The 2026 champions skins has two main guns: Vandal, means "master" Odin, means "Pretence" Both main guns have obvious neo-Chinese and kung Fu elements The melee is a nunchakus. Yes, nunchakus After reaching level 2, the tap action and view are very cool, and the Heave hit is a Kick! A literal kick! The important thing is that holding the nunchakus and pressing it twice can make a fist salute, and this view has a third person perspective! [A real master will only look at the word "Recruiting Prentices" literally]

[@nekoest]

TORONTO, WE'RE BACK FROM THE LCS!!!!

[@DanSamDavid]

The mouth sound are intense. Having a bite of an apple can help reduce the speakers wet mouth sounds

[@drumf]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ArJayDM]

Great, more games for me to gamble on 😂